In this podcast episode, Jamie Knight interviews Karen Cooper, a seasoned real estate professional and team leader of the Platinum Group Real Estate. Karen shares her journey into real estate, the evolution of team models, expansion teams at REAL Broker, and the unique hybrid approach her team has adopted. They discuss the importance of community, collaboration, and empowering women in real estate. Karen also provides valuable insights for agents looking to reignite their business in the coming year, emphasizing the need for consistency and finding one's niche
Connect with Karen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karen.w.cooper
Connect with Empowering Women In Real Estate - Website: https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.com/
Listen to Karen's Empowering Women In Real Estate Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yBidPZA8dSv9nQjgSH8rP?si=2519bf8144d04bc5
Connect with Jamie: www.Calendly.com/JamieKnight
Follow The POD On Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/REALSOUTHAGENTS
Follow The POD On YouTube: www.YouTube.com/@REALSOUTHAGENTS
How REAL Looks In Louisiana: https://youtu.be/x8N8qJB9ES8?si=EujYhrH6YDKVsPDN.
Takeaways
Karen Cooper has been in real estate for 24 years and has held various roles.
The traditional Rainmaker team model often leads to high splits and agent turnover.
Karen and her partner created a hybrid team model that allows agents to operate under their own names.
The team focuses on marketing rather than just lead generation.
Community and collaboration are key to their team's success.
Karen's Empowering Women in Real Estate community has over 40,000 members.
The team has expanded nationally, serving clients in 20 different states.
Consistency in business practices is crucial for success.
Agents should find their unique strengths and focus on them.
An abundance mindset fosters collaboration and growth in the real estate industry.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
01:30 Karen Cooper's Journey in Real Estate
03:56 The Evolution of Team Models in Real Estate
05:56 Understanding the Hybrid Team Model
10:34 Expansion Teams and Their Unique Structure
14:56 Nurturing a Cohesive Team Community
17:43 Empowering Women in Real Estate Community
29:37 Advice for Agents Looking to Reignite Their Business
Keywords
real estate, team building, community, women empowerment, hybrid team model, expansion teams, real estate strategies, agent support, business growth, collaboration, real broker louisiana, real broker expansion team, empowering women in real estate
